Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Penang to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Penang to Shanghai flights?

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Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How often are flights from Penang to Shanghai delayed?

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About 12% of weekly flights between Penang and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Shanghai round-trip?

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Flying on Sichuan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at RM 529. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at RM 770 and RM 811, respectively. Sichuan Airlines is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Penang to Shanghai one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 273. Users have also found prices from RM 406 and RM 520 on Spring Airlines and XiamenAir, respectively.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

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The best time to book flights from Penang to Shanghai is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Shanghai (average of RM 1,148). Flying from Penang to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Penang to Shanghai?

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The most popular airlines flying from Penang to Shanghai are China Eastern, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PEN to SHA?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Penang to Shanghai as you normally would.

Question 13

What airport do you fly from for flights from Penang to Shanghai?

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Located just 14.5 km from the city centre, Penang Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Shanghai from Penang. Booking flights from Penang Intl (PEN) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 12 different airlines.

Question 14

Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Penang to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Penang to Shanghai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Penang to Shanghai.

Question 16

Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Shanghai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Penang to Shanghai?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Shanghai from Penang today with Cheapflights!

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Penang to Shanghai?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Shanghai from Penang by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Penang to Shanghai with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Penang to Shanghai with no change fees.

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Penang to Shanghai flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 1,527

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	CheapestRM 529	AverageRM 1,162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	CheapestRM 770	AverageRM 1,248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Shenzhen Airlines	CheapestRM 811	AverageRM 1,305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
Spring Airlines	CheapestRM 812	AverageRM 1,173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time45%	Search Spring Airlines flights
XiamenAir	CheapestRM 870	AverageRM 1,130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 1,058	AverageRM 1,365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 1,059	AverageRM 1,361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
China Eastern	CheapestRM 1,062	AverageRM 1,250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Scoot	CheapestRM 1,074	AverageRM 1,534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Juneyao Airlines	CheapestRM 1,095	AverageRM 1,575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search Juneyao Airlines flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from Penang to Shanghai is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PEN to SHA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Penang to Shanghai as you normally would.

How often are flights from Penang to Shanghai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Penang and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Penang to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Penang to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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